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A major tour of C.S. Lewis’ classic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe starring Samantha Womack as the evil White Witch has been extended with the addition of dates at New Wimbledon Theatre (12-16 April 2022) and the Bristol Hippodrome (3-7 May 2022). This week the show is in Aylesbury and continues its journey... Continue Reading →
Production images have been released for Polly Creed’s new adaptation of Humane, which is playing at The Pleasance until the 21st November. Starring Francesca Isherwood and Colette Zacca, Humane explores the history of animal rights activism in Essex alongside how the values of motherhood and protest can both unite and divide us . Based on... Continue Reading →
The Barn Theatre in Cirencester have today released production photos for the premiere of the musical play The Brothers Grimm Present: Cinderella. The Brothers Grimm Present: Cinderella, written by Alan Pollock and composed & arranged by Tarek Merchant, will be directed by Francesca Goodridge with design by Cory Shipp, musical direction by Dylan Townley, movement... Continue Reading →
Production images have been released of madcap musical adventure, Cinderella: the AWESOME truth. Polka Theatre are bringing wonder to Wimbledon this winter, with the world premiere of this feel-good festive show with music and lyrics by the award-winning Felix Hagan (Operation Mincemeat, New Diorama Theatre), celebrating the power of friendship and self-worth. Inspired by conversations... Continue Reading →
Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey’s iconic musical GREASE will return to the Dominion Theatre in London’s West End, with new staging and choreography, opening on Tuesday 10 May 2022, with previews from Tuesday 3 May 2022. GREASE is directed by Nikolai Foster and choreographed by Arlene Phillips. Casting is to be announced. Colin Ingram, lead... Continue Reading →
An incredible line up of guest artists join the cast of The Grotteaux throughout the run of Shotgun Carousel’s Christmas extravaganza. These world-renowned cabaret and circus stars will add some extra festive sparkle to the Christmas wonderland experience. Miss Burlesque UK 2019 winner Evelyn Carnate, “The Shapeshifting Showgirl” will bring her playful, powerful and fabulously... Continue Reading →
Opening this Saturday 20 November, Fabergé in London: Romance to Revolution is the first major exhibition devoted to the international prominence of the legendary Russian goldsmith, Carl Fabergé, and the importance of his little-known London branch. With a focus on Fabergé’s Edwardian high society clientele, the exhibition shines a light on his triumphs in Britain... Continue Reading →
Olivier Award winner Sara Crowe, Eastern Eye Award winner Rina Fatania, Judy Flynn and Abigail Thaw have been cast in Yvonne Arnaud’s production of Sheila’s Island by Tim Firth (Calendar Girls, Kinky Boots, The Band). This sparkling, sharp-witted new comedy is akin to The Office meets Lord of the Flies meets Miranda. Rooted in the... Continue Reading →
Production images have been released for the Park Theatre's Little Women, the musical based on the 1868 novel of the same name by Louisa May Alcott. The production stars Ryan Bennet as Professor Bhaer, Hana Ichijo as Meg, Sev Keoshgerian as Laurie, Anastasia Martin as Beth, Mary Moore as Amy, Bernadine Pritchett as Aunt March,... Continue Reading →
Grab life by the baubles this Christmas with Alphabetti Theatre’s Festive Fundraiser and Christmas Single. ’Tis the season to be super ambitious as Alphabetti are vying for the lauded UK Number 1 spot! Love From is written by Alphabetti’s own Artistic Director Ali Pritchard, and performed by a plethora of UK artists, beautifully encapsulating the... Continue Reading →
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